Holding steady.
Popularity of Lorell since 1914
Babies named Lorell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 34 | 5 |
| 1920s | 62 | 6 |
| 1930s | 26 | 10 |
| 1940s | 44 | 11 |
| 1950s | 42 | 0 |
| 1960s | 32 | 5 |
| 1970s | 25 | 5 |
| 1980s | 33 | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lorell is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1914. Its peak popularity came in 1920, but it has since remained stable at low usage, with fewer than five annual births in recent decades. The name is often considered a variant of Lorel or a feminine form of Loren, aligning with the early-20th-century trend of creating embellished or diminutive forms of established names. Unlike many names from that era, Lorell has not seen a revival and remains uncommon today. Its top states of usage are not concentrated in any single region, reflecting its sparse but scattered adoption.
Lorell is generally considered a feminine variant of Loren or a respelling of Lorel, both of which ultimately derive from Laurence (Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum'). While Lorel itself is of uncertain derivation, it emerged in the early 20th century as a diminutive or embellished form. The name saw its peak popularity in the 1920s and has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Lala
Sibling names for Lorell
Names that share Lorell's style, for a brother or sister.
